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Kumquat vs. Plantain — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Kumquat and Plantain?

  • Kumquat is higher in Vitamin C, Fiber, and Calcium, however, Plantain is richer in Vitamin B6, and Potassium.
  • Kumquat's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 37% more.
  • Plantain contains 31 times less Calcium than Kumquat. Kumquat contains 62mg of Calcium, while Plantain contains 2mg.
  • Kumquat has less Sugar.

We used Kumquats, raw and Plantains, cooked types in this article.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Kumquat
Kumquat
5
:
5
Plantain
Plantain
Contains more Calcium +3000%
Contains more Iron +48.3%
Contains more Zinc +30.8%
Contains more Copper +43.9%
Contains more Magnesium +60%
Contains more Phosphorus +47.4%
Contains more Potassium +150%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Kumquat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 33% 15% 9% 17% 2% 5% 32% 18% 0%
Plantain
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 22% 23% 12% 42% 1% 4% 22% 0% 8%
Contains more Calcium +3000%
Contains more Iron +48.3%
Contains more Zinc +30.8%
Contains more Copper +43.9%
Contains more Magnesium +60%
Contains more Phosphorus +47.4%
Contains more Potassium +150%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Selenium +∞%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Kumquat
Kumquat
3
:
7
Plantain
Plantain
Contains more Vitamin E +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +302.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +73.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +213.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +24.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +76.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +12%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +566.7%
Contains more Folate +52.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Kumquat
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 18% 3% 0% 147% 10% 21% 9% 13% 9% 13% 0% 0%
Plantain
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 55% 3% 0% 37% 12% 12% 15% 14% 56% 20% 0% 2%
Contains more Vitamin E +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +302.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +73.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +213.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +24.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +76.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +12%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +566.7%
Contains more Folate +52.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Kumquat
Kumquat
3
:
2
Plantain
Plantain
Contains more Protein +138%
Contains more Fats +377.8%
Contains more Water +20.1%
Contains more Carbs +95.9%
Contains more Other +13.7%
Kumquat
2% 16% 81%
Protein: 1.88 g
Fats: 0.86 g
Carbs: 15.9 g
Water: 80.85 g
Other: 0.51 g
Plantain
31% 67%
Protein: 0.79 g
Fats: 0.18 g
Carbs: 31.15 g
Water: 67.3 g
Other: 0.58 g
Contains more Protein +138%
Contains more Fats +377.8%
Contains more Water +20.1%
Contains more Carbs +95.9%
Contains more Other +13.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Kumquat
Kumquat
2
:
1
Plantain
Plantain
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +926.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +418.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -33%
Kumquat
24% 36% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.103 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.154 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.171 g
Plantain
59% 13% 28%
Saturated Fat: 0.069 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.015 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.033 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +926.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +418.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -33%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Kumquat Plantain
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kumquat Plantain Opinion
Net carbs 9.4g 28.85g Plantain
Protein 1.88g 0.79g Kumquat
Fats 0.86g 0.18g Kumquat
Carbs 15.9g 31.15g Plantain
Calories 71kcal 116kcal Plantain
Sugar 9.36g 14g Kumquat
Fiber 6.5g 2.3g Kumquat
Calcium 62mg 2mg Kumquat
Iron 0.86mg 0.58mg Kumquat
Magnesium 20mg 32mg Plantain
Phosphorus 19mg 28mg Plantain
Potassium 186mg 465mg Plantain
Sodium 10mg 5mg Plantain
Zinc 0.17mg 0.13mg Kumquat
Copper 0.095mg 0.066mg Kumquat
Manganese 0.135mg Kumquat
Selenium 0µg 1.4µg Plantain
Vitamin A 290IU 909IU Plantain
Vitamin A RAE 15µg 45µg Plantain
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0.13mg Kumquat
Vitamin C 43.9mg 10.9mg Kumquat
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.046mg Plantain
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.052mg Kumquat
Vitamin B3 0.429mg 0.756mg Plantain
Vitamin B5 0.208mg 0.233mg Plantain
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 0.24mg Plantain
Folate 17µg 26µg Plantain
Vitamin K 0µg 0.7µg Plantain
Tryptophan 0.009mg Plantain
Threonine 0.021mg Plantain
Isoleucine 0.022mg Plantain
Leucine 0.036mg Plantain
Lysine 0.037mg Plantain
Methionine 0.01mg Plantain
Phenylalanine 0.027mg Plantain
Valine 0.028mg Plantain
Histidine 0.039mg Plantain
Saturated Fat 0.103g 0.069g Plantain
Monounsaturated Fat 0.154g 0.015g Kumquat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.171g 0.033g Kumquat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Kumquat Plantain
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Kumquat
18%
Plantain
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Kumquat
13%
Plantain

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Plantain
Plantain contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Plantain
Plantain is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.034g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Plantain
Plantain is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Plantain
Plantain is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kumquat
Kumquat is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.64g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Kumquat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168154/nutrients
  2. Plantain - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169131/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.